Dragons

 Dragons in my humble opinion should have 4 legs, 2 wings and breath fire. Importantly dragons should feel powerful, I imagine fighting an adult dragon to be similar to fighting a semi truck. If a semi truck could fly and breathe fire that is. The thing should be able to plow right through you and keep going.

Breath weapons beyond regular fire breath, because while I like my dragons to be traditional fire breathers, variety is the spice of life.

1. Cold fire from huffing helium, the dragon has a comically squeaky voice.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUpv2AqbZ1E
   
2. Fireworks from munching different minerals.
   
   
3. Fire tornadoes form where the dragon breathes fire, sucking victims in.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlS8kbKjAQg
   
4. Steam pressure water jet cutter from boiling water in its gullet.
   
5. Napalm gel that can be sprayed ignited or unignited to set up hazardous traps
6. Salamander fire elementals form from the dragon fire, they revere the dragon as their creator.
7. Explosive shockwaves that deafen and knock over people from setting off explosions in its mouth
8. Vacuum from intensely burning fire in its mouth to suck in oxygen and anything else in the vicinity.
9. Poisonous obscuring smoke from burned plants.
10. Molten sand that cools and hardens into fragile and razor sharp volcanic glass when the dragon spits it out.
11. The dragon launches mouthfuls of burning debris like grapeshot.
12. The dragons fire produces carbon monoxide an undetectable killer.

Hoards, I think dragon hoards can go beyond just coins and jewels. Coins are good but there are plenty of other forms of wealth that a dragon might be interested in.

1. A botanical garden of rare and beautiful plants.
2. A coin collection of historically/personally significant coins. The dragon was probably around when these were minted.
3. A library of significant tomes of literature of the dragons favourite genre: 1 History, 2 Cooking, 3 Religion, 4 magic, 5 Fiction, 6 Erotica, 7 Bestiaries, 8 some kind of mix
4. An art gallery of priceless works, perhaps the dragon has become a skilled painter or sculptor themself over the centuries.
5. Deeds of ownership for vast swaths of land, the dragon is a landlord and charges exorbitant rent.
6. A furniture collection of exquisite carpentry. Lots of rich mahogany.
7. A menagerie of exotic and delectable animals. The dragon has custom set up an entire ecosystem.
8. A university churning out research patents, knowledge produced is jealousy guarded.
9. A collection of china wear and other earthen works. The dragon likes firing clay.
10. Contracts with the land's finest bards, the dragon is a record label producer and has excellent musical taste. Currently collecting princesses for an idol band.
11. Trophies from their most glorious battles, melted steel, rent armour, exquisite weapons and many many bones. Probably not big on negotiating.
12. A prosperous merchant guild the dragon runs, it does not take embezzlement lightly.
13. A stamp collection, with stamps from every corner of the globe.
14. A collection of gemstones that the dragon feels give off good vibes.
15. A collection of sportsball memorabilia from the dragon’s favourite teams and players.
16. A real railway, because model trains are too small for a dragon.
17. Historical artifacts plundered from foreign lands, the dragon might have work for a plucky young tomb raider like you.
18. A collection of dolls, figurines and toys. The dragon is a young soul in an old body.
19. A collection of silverware, lots of spoons, knives and forks, also some candelabras, plates and platters.
20. The real treasure was the friends we made along the way, the dragon is a consummate socialite, who treasures their relationships.